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1 AFNOR Standardization Unit CEN/TC 261/SC 4 Secretariat Your correspondant : Annick GALPIN Direct line : +33 (0) annick.galpin@afnor.fr CEN/TC 261 N 179 CEN/TC 261/SC 4 N 300 Secretariat : Emilia PINTO Direct line : +33 (0) emilia.pinto@afnor.fr Our Ref : ANG/EPP Enclosed : Le comité membre français : 20 December 2002 Association Française de Normalisation CEN/TC 261 Packaging CEN/TC 261/SC 4 Packaging and Environment 11, avenue Françis de Pressensé Sanit-Denis La Plaine Cedex France Tél : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) Subject : Mandate M/317 CEN/TC 261 and CEN/TC 261/SC 4 Enquiry Object : pren Packaging Requirements for the use of European Standards in the field of packaging and packaging waste Association reconnue d'utilité publique Comité membre français du CEN et de l'iso Siret Comments : This draft standard has been revised in order to fulfil the new requirements of Mandate M/317. This draft is submitted to CEN/TC 261 and SC 4 enquiry in order to collect the last comments before to be submitted to UAP process. The comments received during this enquiry will be studied by WG 9 from 15 March to 30 April 2003 Code NAF 751 E Action : Please complete and return the attached questionnaire before 28 February 2003

2 CEN/TC 261 "Packaging" CEN/TC 261/SC 4 "Packaging and Environment" PrEN Packaging Requirements for the use of European Standards in the field of packaging and packaging waste (Doc. CEN/TC 261 N 179 and CEN/TC 261/SC 4 N 300) Possible acceptance as a European Standard YES NO Comments of editorial nature YES NO Comments of technical nature YES NO Please send your comments by using the table given in the electronic mail. Participating Member/Association : Date :... Signature :... Please return this questionnaire to: Emilia PINTO (Secretariat of Annick GALPIN) annick.galpin@afnor.fr emilia.pinto@afnor.fr by the 28 Th of February 2003

3 CEN TC 261 December 2002 Proposed revision in response to mandate M/317 pren : 2002 CEN TC 261 Secretariat: AFNOR Packaging Requirements for the use of European Standards in the field of packaging and packaging waste Verpackung Anforderungen für die Anwendung Europäische Norme zu Verpackungen und Verpackungsabfällen Emballages Exigences relatives à l'utilisation des normes européennes dans le domaine de l'emballage et des déchets d'emballage ICS: Descriptors: Document type: European Standard Document subtype: Document stage: Working Document Document language: E J:\eng\CEN\261\SC4\WG 9\13427\EN (E).doc STD Version 2.0

4 pren 13427:2002 (E) Contents 1 Scope Normative References Terms and Definitions Rationale and methodology Requirements Procedure... 8 Annex A (informative) Relationship between the essential requirements and the designated assessment criteria for packaging... 9 Annex B (informative) Example of statement of compliance with this Standard

5 pren 13427:2002 (E) Foreword This document has been prepared by CEN /TC 261, "Packaging" the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR. This European standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(e). This document is a working document. This standard provides the procedure for applying a series of standards and reports prepared under Mandate M 200 rev.3 given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association to support the European Parliament and Council Directive on Packaging and Packaging Waste [94/62/EC]. The requirement for this standard was confirmed in 1997 This document contains Annexes A and B which are informative. 3

6 pren 13427:2002 (E) Introduction Packaging is required to conform to a significant range of functional and legal demands. This standard addresses compliance with requirements of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (94/62/EC). This Directive states in the preamble : whereas in order to minimise the impact of packaging and packaging waste on the environment and to avoid barriers to trade and distortion of competition, it is also necessary to define the essential requirements governing the composition and the reusable and recoverable (including recyclable) nature of packaging. The essential requirements as defined in article 9 and Annex II of the Directive, together with the specific restrictions relating to Heavy Metals contained in article 11, are focused on the environmental impact of packaging after use. The five (mandated) standards and one (mandated) CEN report (in two parts) which have been developed to assist the presumption of compliance with the essential requirements are consequently designed to meet this specific aspect. Compliance with the essential requirements through the use of European Standards, will involve the supplier, in cooperation with all other entities in the packaging chain, in the consideration of this standard in addition to those referred to in the previous paragraph. Although the essential requirements of the directive are focused on the effects of packaging after use, it is necessary that these individual but associated Reports or Standards be addressed prior to placing the packaging and packed products on the market. Account should be taken of the potential change in releases to the environment that will result from introducing the used packaging to the recovery processes. A CEN Report relates to the presence and concentration of dangerous substances including the four specified heavy metals, whilst five mandated Standards address concepts of source reduction, reuse and recovery. Their application is capable of reducing the impact of packaging disposed of as waste but they are not necessarily simultaneously applicable to the same unit of packaging. These standardized procedures, which are listed in Clause 5 of this standard, can be mutually exclusive in some combinations and circumstances and it is therefore essential that in developing a strategy for the application of any one of these processes its relationship with the others be taken into account. For this reason, although dedicated standards have been developed for five of these concepts and a CEN report prepared to assist the assessment of heavy metals, this sixth standard has been introduced to govern the relationship between these assessments. Its purpose is to establish the overall methodology for a set of measures that will enable those responsible for the placing of packaging or packed products on the European market to do so with a presumption of compliance with the essential requirements of the Directive. It is recommended that the procedures and record keeping specified in this standard be applied as part of a formal quality management system such as those specified in the EN ISO 9000 series or an environmental management system such as the EN ISO series. 4

7 pren 13427:2002 (E) 1 Scope This European Standard specifies requirements and a procedure by which a person or organization responsible for placing packaging or packed product on the market (the supplier) may combine the application of five (mandated) packaging standards and one (mandated) CEN report (in two parts). 2 Normative References This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to, applies. EN 13193, Packaging - Packaging and the environment Terminology. EN 13428, Packaging Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition - Prevention by source reduction EN 13429, Packaging Reuse. EN 13430, Packaging - Requirements for packaging recoverable by material recycling. EN 13431, Packaging - Requirements for packaging recoverable in the form of energy recovery, including specification of minimum inferior calorific value. EN 13432, Packaging - Requirements for packaging recoverable in the form of composting and biodegradation Test scheme for the final acceptance of packaging (ready for organic recovery). CR , Packaging Requirements for measuring and verifying heavy metals and other dangerous substances, present in packaging and their release into the environment - Part 1 : Requirements for measuring and verifying the four heavy metals present in packaging. CR , Packaging Requirements for measuring and verifying heavy metals and other dangerous substances, present in packaging and their release into the environment - Part 2 : Requirements for measuring and verifying dangerous substances present in packaging, and their release into the environment 3 Terms and Definitions For the purpose of this standard the terms and definitions contained in EN together with the following apply : 3.1 supplier entity responsible for placing packaging or packed product on the market NOTE The term supplier in normal usage can relate to various points in a supply chain. For the purpose of this standard it relates to any point in the supply chain where a transaction relating to packaging or packed product takes place. 3.2 packaging component part of packaging that can be separated by hand or by using simple physical means 4 Rationale and methodology 4.1 General approach The relationship between the essential requirements contained in the EC Packaging Directive and the standards or reports containing the criteria for assessment is shown in Annex A, and particularly in Table A.1. The reference 5

8 pren 13427:2002 (E) numbers in section 3 of Table A.1 refer to the numbers in Table 1 that show the relationship between the standards and reports. Each of the standards and the heavy metals report identified in Table 1 has been elaborated to enable the supplier to assess, through the use of a check list, conformance with the requirements relevant to its own particular procedure. Information annexes amplify the nature of the requirements and provide guidance on the methodology of assessment. The supplier is required to select, from these, the appropriate assessment procedures for any particular packaging taking account of design requirements such as the functional requirements of that packaging, including safety, hygiene and consumer acceptance of the packed product. The selection will include identification of whether the packaging is intended to be reused and consideration of interactions with other standardized requirements. Consideration of such interaction may highlight the fact that optimization of the effect of one procedure may require moderation in the application of others. A significant element of selecting and applying the separate standards will be to determine the most appropriate balance between them for any particular application. It is recommended that the supplier should apply these principles as an integral part of his/her formal management system, e.g. by incorporation of the procedures into an existing EN/ISO 9000/14000 scheme, in order to improve the environmental performance of the operation and to provide the opportunity for continuous improvement of the performance of the packaging placed on the market. Table 1 - Relationship between the five (mandated) packaging standards, and one (mandated) CEN report 1 Manufacturing and composition 2 Reuse 3 Recovery 1.1 Prevention by source reduction (EN 13428) 1.2 Requirements for measuring and verifying the four heavy metals present in packaging (CR ) 1.3 Requirements for measuring and verifying dangerous substances present in packaging (CR )) 2 Reuse (EN 13429) 3.1 Material recycling (EN 13430) 3.2 Energy recovery (EN 13431) 3.3 Organic recovery through (EN 13432) 4.2 Assessment of environmental impact of dangerous substances in packaging The assessment of environmental impact from heavy metals in packaging after incineration or landfilling is addressed in the CEN Report CR Particular attention should be paid to the concept of the component in the application of the recommendations of this report. Noxious and other hazardous substances and materials are defined in a number of European Directives. Their presence in emissions, ash and leachate from the waste management operations of incineration and land filling is also covered by legislation. Given this, the application of the procedure in EN and CR addresses the compliance of packaging with Annex II, paragraph 1, indent 3 of the directive. 4.3 Levels of application The smallest part of a packaging considered in this standard is a component. Usually a number of components will be brought together to form a functional unit of packaging and these may in turn be brought together in a complete packaging system which could comprise primary, secondary and tertiary packaging (as defined in article 3 of 94/62/EC). Table 2 gives the relevant level, within the overall system, to which the various assessment methods should be applied. 6

9 pren 13427:2002 (E) Packaging at the level of the component Minimization of heavy metals and other dangerous substances Table 2 - Levels of application for assessment methods Packaging at the level of the functional unit Reuse Material recovery Energy recovery Organic recovery Complete packaging system Prevention by source reduction NOTE Application of prevention by source reduction to the complete packaging system implies consideration of all elements of that system. 5 Requirements 5.1 Consideration and selection of appropriate assessment procedures The supplier shall ensure that the applicability of the relevant standards listed in Table 1 has been assessed in relation to packaging or packed product placed on the market, taking into account their intended use The supplier shall ensure that due consideration is given to the limiting and if appropriate the further reduction of levels of heavy metals using the procedure recommended in clause 7.2 of CR or for any noxious and other hazardous substances as specified in EN The supplier shall select, for packaging or packed goods placed on the market, a combination of standards/reports in accordance with Tables 2 and 3 and with the objective of achievi ng a reduction in environmental impact of packaging waste whilst ensuring the maintenance of function, safety and consumer acceptance. Table 3 - Applicability of assessment procedures Assessment reference Assessment Applicability 1.1 Prevention by source reduction (EN 13428:) all 1.2 Minimization of heavy metals (CR :) all 1.3 Minimization of other dangerous substances (EN 13428: and CR ) (see Clause 4.2) 2 Reuse ( EN 13429) where claimed 3.1 Material recovery (EN 13430) ) 3 Recovery 3.2 Energy recovery (EN 13431) )at least one to all 3.3 Organic recovery (EN 13432) ) For conformity with this European Standard, the assessment summary shall record affirmative responses to assessments referenced 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and to at least one of 3.1; 3.2; 3.3. In addition, although there is no requirement to consider the reuse option, where a claim of reuse is made, section 2 shall also record an affirmative response. Where more than one recovery route is claimed assessment records shall be provided in support of each. all 5.2 Application of selected assessment procedures The supplier shall apply the requirements of the selected standards and reports to the packaging that he places on the market in order to ensure that, where applicable (see table 3) : the packaging system contains only the minimum adequate amount of material for identical requirements in accordance with EN ; 7

10 pren 13427:2002 (E) the packaging components contain less than the maximum permitted levels of heavy metals and only the minimum amount when used for functional purposes, as recommended in CEN Report CR ; the packaging components have been assessed to minimise the presence of noxious and other hazardous substances in emissions, ash or leachate in accordance with EN ; the packaging at the level of the functional unit is reusable in accordance with EN ; the functional unit of packaging is recoverable by recycling in accordance with EN ; the functional unit of packaging is recoverable in the form of energy in accordance with EN ; the functional unit of packaging is organically recoverable in accordance with EN Documentation of assessment data Records of assessments, together with relevant supporting documents, undertaken to fulfil the requirements 5.1 and 5.2 shall be made and retained by the supplier for a period extending to at least two years following the placing of the packaging or packed goods on the market for the last time. These records shall be available for examination as required. 6 Procedure 6.1 Objective To apply the assessment procedures selected from Table 3, in order to achieve an efficient and effective overall procedure for reducing the environmental impact of packaging disposed of as waste. NOTE Because of the diversity of materials and application requirements, some of these procedures for waste reduction can be mutually exclusive. However through the observance of this procedure the supplier will be able to identify the appropriate reduction procedures. 6.2 Application For all packaging, whether of existing, modified or new design, carry out appropriate assessments as determined by reference to Tables 2 and 3 and in accordance with the requirements of the relevant standards. 6.3 Review of results Record the result of all assessments made in the form of an assessment summary (see Annex B for an example of a format which may be appropriate). 8

11 pren 13427:2002 (E) Annex A (informative) Relationship between the essential requirements and the designated assessment criteria for packaging The primary requirement for any packaging should be that it fulfils all of its intended functions in the distribution system. In addition, it should meet the essential requirements introduced by Directive 94/62/EC and these are identified in Table A1 together with the relevant standard or report. Table A.1 and corresponding assessment criteria for packaging 1 Essential requirement of the Directive 94/62/EC 2 Assessment criteria identified 3 Reference to mandated standards or reports (see Table 1) Article 9 with reference to Annex II Para 1 1 st indent Minimum adequate amount of material A 2 nd indent Reuse and/ or recovery including recycling to minimisation of impact to the environment 3 rd indent Dangerous substances, minimisation of impact to the environment A A A A A A A A R Para 2 1 st indent Enable a number of trips or rotations A 2 nd indent Health and safety R 3 rd indent Environmental Impact of Waste Management. Para 3 A Suitable for Material Recycling A A A A B Suitable for Energy Recovery A C Suitable for Composting A D Suitable for Biodegradation R Article 11 Para. 1 Limitation and minimisation of the combined content of four heavy metals (cadmium, lead, mercury, and hexavalent chromium) A A A : Standard or Report applies R : Referenced in Standard or Report. 9

12 pren 13427:2002 (E) Annex B (informative) Example of statement of compliance with this Standard Packaging identification Assessment reference. Identification of principal materials used. Part 1 Summary of assessment Standard / Report Assessment requirement Claim Note 1.1 Prevention by source reduction ensure only minimum adequate amount of material in the packaging system (EN 13428) 1.2 Heavy metals and a. ensure below maximum permitted levels for components (CR ) 1.3 Dangerous substances b. ensure in compliance with EN Reuse ensure reusability in all terms of the standard for the functional packaging unit (EN 13429) 3.1 Recovery by material recycling. ensure recyclability in all terms of the standard for the functional packaging unit (EN 13430) 3.2 Energy recovery ensure energy recoverability in all terms of the standard for the functional packaging unit (EN 13431) 3.3 Organic recovery ensure compostability in all terms of the standard for the functional packaging unit (EN 13432) NOTE Conformity with EN requires affirmative responses to sections 1.1,1.2, 1.3 and to at least one of 3.1; 3.2; 3.3. In addition, where a claim of reuse is made section 2 should also record affirmative responses. Part 2 Statement of conformity In the light of the assessment results recorded in part I above, this packaging is claimed to comply with the requirements of EN Signed on behalf of ( Name and address of supplier a ) Signature : Position : Date : a Supplier as defined in EN

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14 CEN TC 261 December 2002 Proposed revision in response to mandate M/317 pren : 2002 CEN TC 261 Secretariat: AFNOR Packaging Requirements for the use of European Standards in the field of packaging and packaging waste Verpackung Anforderungen für die Anwendung Europäische Norme zu Verpackungen und Verpackungsabfällen Emballages Exigences relatives à l'utilisation des normes européennes dans le domaine de l'emballage et des déchets d'emballage ICS: Descriptors: Document type: European Standard Document subtype: Document stage: Working Document Document language: E J:\eng\CEN\261\SC4\WG 9\13427\EN (E).doc STD Version 2.0

15 EN 13427:2000 (E) Contents 1 Scope Normative References Terms and Definitions Rationale and methodology Requirements Procedure...8 Annex A (informative) Relationship between the essential requirements and the designated assessment criteria for packaging...9 Annex B (informative) Example of statement of compliance with this Standard

16 Foreword This document has been prepared by CEN /TC 261, "Packaging" the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR. This European standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(e). This document is a working document. This standard provides the procedure for applying a series of standards and reports prepared under Mandate M 200 rev.3 given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association to support the European Parliament and Council Directive on Packaging and Packaging Waste [94/62/EC]. The requirement for this standard was confirmed in 1997 This document contains Annexes A and B which are informative.

17 EN 13427:2000 (E) Introduction Packaging is required to conform to a significant range of functional and legal demands. This standard addresses compliance with requirements of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (94/62/EC). This Directive states in the preamble : whereas in order to minimise the impact of packaging and packaging waste on the environment and to avoid barriers to trade and distortion of competition, it is also necessary to define the essential requirements governing the composition and the reusable and recoverable (including recyclable) nature of packaging. The essential requirements as defined in article 9 and Annex II of the Directive, together with the specific restrictions relating to Heavy Metals contained in article 11, are focused on the environmental impact of packaging after use. The five (mandated) standards and one (mandated) CEN report (in two parts) which have been developed to assist the presumption of compliance with the essential requirements are consequently designed to meet this specific aspect. Compliance with the essential requirements through the use of European Standards, will involve the supplier, in cooperation with all other entities in the packaging chain, in the consideration of this standard in addition to those referred to in the previous paragraph. Although the essential requirements of the directive are focused on the effects of packaging after use, it is necessary that these individual but associated Reports or Standards be addressed prior to placing the packaging and packed products on the market. Account should be taken of the potential change in releases to the environment that will result from introducing the used packaging to the recovery processes. Of these, thea CEN Report relates to the presence and concentration of noxious and hazardousdangerous substances including the four specified heavy metals, whilst five mandated Standards address concepts of source reduction, reuse and recovery. Their application is capable of reducing the impact of packaging disposed of as waste but they are not necessarily simultaneously applicable to the same unit of packaging. These standardized procedures, which are listed in Clause 5 of this standard, can be mutually exclusive in some combinations and circumstances and it is therefore essential that in developing a strategy for the application of any one of these processes its relationship with the others be taken into account. For this reason, although dedicated standards have been developed for five of these concepts and a CEN report prepared to assist the assessment of heavy metals, this sixth standard has been introduced to govern the relationship between these assessments. Its purpose is to establish the overall methodology for a set of measures that will enable those responsible for the placing of packaging or packed products on the European market to do so with a presumption of compliance with the essential requirements of the Directive. It is recommended that the procedures and record keeping specified in this standard be applied as part of a formal quality management system such as those specified in the EN ISO 9000 series or an environmental management system such as the EN ISO series. 4

18 EN 13427:2000 (E) 1 Scope This European Standard specifies requirements and a procedure by which a person or organization responsible for placing packaging or packed product on the market (the supplier) may combine the application of five (mandated) packaging standards and one (mandated) CEN report (in two parts). 2 Normative References This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to, applies. EN 13193, Packaging - Packaging and the environment Terminology. EN 13428, Packaging Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition - Prevention by source reduction Pr EN 13429, Packaging Reuse. EN 13430, Packaging - Requirements for packaging recoverable by material recycling. EN 13431, Packaging - Requirements for packaging recoverable in the form of energy recovery, including specification of minimum inferior calorific value. EN 13432, Packaging - Requirements for packaging recoverable in the form of composting and biodegradation Test scheme for the final acceptance of packaging (ready for organic recovery). CR , Packaging Requirements for measuring and verifying heavy metals and other dangerous substances, present in packaging and their release into the environment - Part 1 : Requirements for measuring and verifying the four heavy metals present in packaging. CR , Packaging Requirements for measuring and verifying heavy metals and other dangerous substances, present in packaging and their release into the environment - Part 2 : Requirements for measuring and verifying dangerous substances present in packaging, and their release into the environment 3 Terms and Definitions For the purpose of this standard the terms and definitions contained in EN together with the following, apply : 3.1 supplier entity responsible for placing packaging or packed product on the market NOTE The term supplier in normal usage can relate to various points in a supply chain. For the purpose of this standard it relates to any point in the supply chain where a transaction relating to packaging or packed product takes place. 3.2 packaging component part of packaging that can be separated by hand or by using simple physical means 5

19 EN 13427:2000 (E) 4 Rationale and methodology 4.1 General approach The relationship between the essential requirements contained in the EC Packaging Directive and the standards or reports containing the criteria for assessment is shown in Annex A, and particularly in Table A.1. The reference numbers in column section 3 of Table A.1 refer to the numbers in Table 1 that show the relationship between the standards and reports. Each of the standards and the heavy metals report identified in Table 1 has been elaborated to enable the supplier to assess, through the use of a check list, conformance with the requirements relevant to its own particular procedure. Information annexes amplify the nature of the requirements and provide guidance on the methodology of assessment. The supplier is required to select, from these, the appropriate assessment procedures for any particular packaging taking account of design requirements such as the functional requirements of that packaging, including safety, hygiene and consumer acceptance of the packed product. The selection will include identification of whether the packaging is intended to be reused and consideration of interactions with other standardized requirements. Consideration of such interaction may highlight the fact that optimization of the effect of one procedure may require moderation in the application of others. A significant element of selecting and applying the separate standards will be to determine the most appropriate balance between them for any particular application. It is recommended that the supplier should apply these principles as an integral part of his/her formal management system, e.g. by incorporation of the procedures into an existing EN/ISO 9000/14000 scheme, in order to improve the environmental performance of the operation and to provide the opportunity for continuous improvement of the performance of the packaging placed on the market. Table 1 - Relationship between the five (mandated) packaging standards, and one (mandated) CEN report 1 Manufacturing and composition 2 Reuse 3 Recovery 1.1 Prevention by source reduction 2 Reuse (pr EN 13429) 3.1 Material recycling (EN 13430) (EN 13428) 1.2 Requirements for measuring and verifying the four heavy metals present in packaging (CR ) 1.3 Requirements for measuring and verifying noxious and other dangerous substances present in packaging (CR )EN 13428) 3.2 Energy recovery (EN 13431) 3.3 Organic rrecovery through composting and biodegradation (EN 13432) Assessment of environmental impact of dangerous substances in packaging Particular approach to heavy metals and noxious and other hazardous substances The assessment of environmental impact from heavy metals in packaging after incineration or landfilling is addressed in the CEN Report CR Particular attention should be paid to the concept of the component in the application of the recommendations of this report. Noxious and other hazardous substances and materials are defined in a number of European Directives. Their presence in emissions, ash and leachate from the waste management operations of incineration and land filling is also covered by legislation. Given this, the application of the procedure in EN and CR addresses the compliance of packaging with Annex II, paragraph 1, indent 3 of the directive. 4.3 Levels of application The smallest part of a packaging considered in this standard is a component. Usually a number of components will be brought together to form a functional unit of packaging and these may in turn be brought together in a complete packaging system which could comprise primary, secondary and tertiary packaging (as defined in article 3 of 6

20 EN 13427:2000 (E) 94/62/EC). Table 2 gives the relevant level, within the overall system, to which the various assessment methods should be applied. Packaging at the level of the component Minimization of heavy metals and noxious and other dangerous hazardous substances Table 2 - Levels of application for assessment methods Packaging at the level of the functional unit Reuse Recovery in the form of Mmaterial recovery Recovery in the form of Eenergy recovery Recovery in the form of Organic recovery compost Complete packaging system Prevention by source reduction NOTE Application of prevention by source reduction to the complete packaging system implies consideration of all elements of that system. 5 Requirements 5.1 Consideration and selection of appropriate assessment procedures The supplier shall ensure that the applicability of the relevant standards listed in Table 1 has been assessed in relation to packaging or packed product placed on the market, taking into account their intended use The supplier shall ensure that due consideration is given to the limiting and if appropriate the further reduction of levels of heavy metals using the procedure recommended in clause 7.2 of CR or for any noxious and other hazardous substances as specified in EN The supplier shall select, for packaging or packed goods placed on the market, a combination of standards/reports in accordance with Tables 2 and 3 and with the objective of achieving a reduction in environmental impact of packaging waste whilst ensuring the maintenance of function, safety and consumer acceptance. Table 3 - Applicability of assessment procedures Assessment reference Assessment Applicability 1.1 Prevention by source reduction (EN 13428:) all 1.2 Minimization of heavy metals (CR :) all 1.3 Minimization of Nnoxious and other dangerous substances (EN 13428: and CR ) (see Clause 4.2) 2 Reuse ( pr EN 13429) where claimed 3.1 Material recovery (EN 13430) ) 3 Recovery 3.2 Energy recovery (EN 13431) )at least one to all 3.3 Organic Composting recovery (EN 13432) ) For conformity with this European Standard, the assessment summary shall record affirmative responses to assessments referenced 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and to at least one of 3.1; 3.2; 3.3. In addition, although there is no requirement to consider the reuse option, where a claim of reuse is made, section 2 shall also record an affirmative response. Where more than one recovery route is claimed assessment records shall be provided in support of each. all 7

21 EN 13427:2000 (E) 5.2 Application of selected assessment procedures The supplier shall apply the requirements of the selected standards and reports to the packaging that he places on the market in order to ensure that, where applicable (see table 3) : the packaging system contains only the minimum adequate amount of material for identical requirements in accordance with EN ; the packaging components contain less than the maximum permitted levels of heavy metals and only the minimum amount when used for functional purposes, as recommended in CEN Report CR ; the packaging components have been assessed to minimise the presence of noxious and other hazardous substances in emissions, ash or leachate in accordance with EN ; the packaging at the level of the functional unit is reusable in accordance with EN ; the functional unit of packaging is recoverable by recycling in accordance with EN ; the functional unit of packaging is recoverable in the form of energy in accordance with EN ; the functional unit of packaging is compostable or biodegradableorganically recoverable in accordance with EN Documentation of assessment data Records of assessments, together with relevant supporting documents, undertaken to fulfil the requirements 5.1 and 5.2 shall be made and retained by the supplier for a period extending to at least two years following the placing of the packaging or packed goods on the market for the last time. These records shall be available for examination as required. 6 Procedure 6.1 Objective To apply the assessment procedures selected from Table 3, in order to achieve an efficient and effective overall procedure for reducing the environmental impact of packaging disposed of as waste. NOTE Because of the diversity of materials and application requirements, some of these procedures for waste reduction can be mutually exclusive. However through the observance of this procedure the supplier will be able to identify the appropriate reduction procedures. 6.2 Application For all packaging, whether of existing, modified or new design, carry out appropriate assessments as determined by reference to Tables 2 and 3 and in accordance with the requirements of the relevant standards. 6.3 Review of results Record the result of all assessments made in the form of an assessment summary (see Annex B for an example of a format which may be appropriate). 8

22 EN 13427:2000 (E) Annex A (informative) Relationship between the essential requirements and the designated assessment criteria for packaging The primary requirement for any packaging should be that it fulfils all of its intended functions in the distribution system. In addition, it should meet the essential requirements introduced by Directive 94/62/EC and these are identified in Table A1 together with the relevant standard or report. 1 Essential requirement of the Directive 94/62/EC Article 9 with reference to Annex II Table A.1 and corresponding assessment criteria for packaging 2 Assessment criteria identified 3 Reference to mandated standards or reports (see Table 1) Para 1 1 st indent Minimum adequate amount of material A 2 nd indent Reuse and/ or recovery including recycling to minimisation of impact to the environment 3 rd indent Noxious and other hazardousdangerous substances, minimisation of impact to the environment A A A A A A A A R Para 2 1 st indent Enable a nnumber of trips or rotations A 2 nd indent Health and safety R 3 rd indent Environmental Impact of Waste Management. Para 3 A Suitable for Material Recycling A A A A B Suitable for Energy Recovery A C Suitable for Composting A D Suitable for Biodegradation R Article 11 Para. 1 A : Standard or Report applies Limitation and minimisation of the combined content of four heavy metals (cadmium, lead, mercury, and hexavalent chromium) R : Referenced in Standard or Report. A A 9

23 EN 13427:2000 (E) Annex B (informative) Example of statement of compliance with this Standard Packaging identification Assessment reference. Identification of principal materials used. Part 1 Summary of assessment Standard / Report Assessment requirement Claim Note 1.1 Prevention by source reduction ensure only minimum adequate amount of material in the packaging system (EN 13428) 1.2 Heavy metals and a. ensure below maximum permitted levels for components (CR ) 1.3 other noxious/ hazardousdangerous substances b. ensure in compliance with (EN 13428) 2 Reuse ensure reusability in all terms of the standard for the functional packaging unit (EN 13429) 3.1 Recovery by material recycling. ensure recyclability in all terms of the standard for the functional packaging unit (EN 13430) 3.2 Energy rrecovery in the form of energy 3.3 Organic rrecovery by composting ensure that calorific gain is achievable energy recoverability in all terms of the standard for the functional packaging unit (EN 13431) ensure compostability in all terms of the standard for the functional packaging unit (EN 13432) NOTE Conformity with EN requires affirmative responses to sections 1.1,1.2, 1.3 and to at least one of 3.1; 3.2; 3.3. In addition, where a claim of reuse is made section 2 should also record affirmative responses. Part 2 Statement of conformity In the light of the assessment results recorded in part I above, this packaging is claimed to comply with the requirements of EN Signed on behalf of ( Name and address of supplier a ) Signature : Position : Date : a Supplier as defined in EN